• Virginia’s HCBS Waiver Programs

    Join us Friday, September 26, from 12 to 2 p.m. for a Statewide Continuing Education Workshop on Virginia's HCBS Waiver Programs: What to Know? Where to Go! The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) will provide an overview of Virginia’s four HCBS Waiver programs: the Community Living Waiver; Family and Individual Supports Waiver; Building Independence […]

  • Technical Assistance for Grant Proposal Submission

    VBPD will host a Technical Assistance Zoom webinar on October 3, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET, for applicants interested in learning more about submitting a grant proposal application. Advance registration is required. If you require any accommodations (such as ASL) to participate in the webinar, please email Jason Withers at Jason.withers@vbpd.virginia.gov no […]

  • So, You Want to Make a Difference

    Join us Friday, October 24, from 12 to 2 p.m. for a Statewide Continuing Education Workshop on So, You Want to Make a Difference. This workshop will share practical advocacy tips and strategies to help you have your voice heard. Participants will learn effective approaches for legislative meetings, delivering public testimony, writing impactful letters, organizing […]

  • Understanding the DD Network

    Join us Friday, November 21, from 12 to 2 p.m. for a Statewide Continuing Education Workshop on United Voices, Renewed Resolve: Virginia's DD Act Partners Pushing for the Next Step Forward. Join the three Executive Directors of Virginia’s DD Act programs—the Virginia Board for People with Disabilities, the disAbility Law Center of Virginia, and the […]

  • VDH Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs Unit

    Join us Friday, December 12, from 12 to 2 p.m. for a Statewide Continuing Education Workshop on Virginia Department of Health's Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs Unit. This workshop will introduce participants to the Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) Unit at the Virginia Department of Health (VDH). Participants […]

  • Suicide Prevention for People with IDD

    Join us Friday, February 20, from 12 to 2 p.m. for a Statewide Continuing Education Workshop on Suicide Prevention for People with IDD. The first presentation, Talk Saves Lives, is an introduction to suicide prevention, highlighting risk factors, warning signs, and addressing what we can each do to support someone who is struggling with thoughts […]

  • Celebrating Developmental Disabilities and Women’s Her-Story Month

    Join us Friday, March 20, from 12 to 2 p.m. for a Statewide Continuing Education Workshop on Celebrating Developmental Disabilities and Women's Her-Story Month. This free webinar will provide an overview of the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities and Disability EmpowHer Network’s programs for disabled women and girls. Register now to attend! This […]